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Coaching U and FastModel Sports were proud to host the Inaugural NextGen Coaches Event at the 2019 Final Four in Minneapolis. This event was created to help develop the next generation of elite basketball coaches by learning from some of the rising stars in the coaching profession as well as veteran coaches who shared their experiences with those in attendance.

Coach Cuonzo Martin just finished his second season as the Head Coach at Missouri. Prior to returning to his home state he enjoyed successful stops as a head coach at California, Tennessee and Missouri State. He has won over 20 games in 7 of the 10 seasons he has been a head coach while also accomplishing 8 postseason appearances including NCAA Tournament Appearances at all 3 schools he has coached.

Order now to hear the inspiring message he shared with those in attendance at the Inaugural NextGen Coaches Event at the 2019 Final Four!

The humility of one of the best coaches in the NBA today comes through loud and clear in this video. His teaching skills and communication style are without question why the 2-Time NBA Champion Head Coach has had this level of success! Erik will give you a look at some of the most common pick & roll coverages and explain why they are being used by teams today.

Kevin has once again knocked the ball out of the park… This video is a must watch if you are a coach looking to add to your coaching and professional development library. You must study what the best coaches do! Kevin shares great stories regarding teams and coaches including some “Doc-isms.” As Kevin explains – great coaches make time to study in the off-season the areas they wish to improve on. Add this video to your collection and learn from one of the best thinkers and teachers we know.

One of America’s premier authors and speakers shares key principles from his latest best-selling book: “The Power of a Positive Team.” Jon is one of the leading speakers in both the corporate and sporting world who has worked with many high-profile NCAA, MLB, NBA and NFL teams. In this video, Jon shares many of the same concepts with you such as the importance of vision, staying positive, creating your culture and connecting meaningfully with your team. We cannot thank Jon enough for taking the time to speak with our coaches. Take advantage of the opportunity to hear from such a expert in the field.

NBA Transition, Early or Quick offense that you can use when all 5 defenders are back and matched up. These are quick hitters with one-word verbal calls made by your point guard or the coach. As a bonus, Brendan shares a great Side OB play for late game situations, especially when the defense is switching. The other situation is what we call “Corner”, the intersection of the baseline and the sideline. The purpose of this video is to make you “think”

Will Voigt has to be one of the most fascinating young coaches in the world! Will has coached at almost every level of basketball: small college, large college, high-major college, NBA D-League, International Basketball while paving his way to coaching the Nigerian National Team in the 2016 Olympic Games. Currently, he is coaching the Angolan National Team as they attempt to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. His experience in FIBA basketball as well as his experience in the NBA D-League provide many thought provoking questions about “how” and “why” you teach many concepts and strategies to your team. Will is one of the brightest minds in the game with an incredible future ahead.

We’ve had the pleasure of knowing and observing Jefferson Mason for several years because of the partnership between Coaching U and Dr. Dish. Jefferson has an excellent coaching and teaching style with players. He has an amazing talent to demonstrate any skill to players he’s training, very smart and communicates well to the players he works with. In this video, Jefferson is using the brand new Dr. Dish CT, the most technologically advanced shooting machine on the market today. The Dr. Dish CT has a touch screen interface that comes preloaded with a full library of drills and videos to enhance your individual or team workouts. Be sure to get your Dr. Dish CT today and mention Coaching U to receive a special discount!

Coaching U and FastModel Sports were proud to host the Inaugural NextGen Coaches Event at the 2019 Final Four in Minneapolis. This event was created to help develop the next generation of elite basketball coaches by learning from some of the rising stars in the coaching profession as well as veteran coaches who shared their experiences with those in attendance.

Coach David Patrick just finished his first season as the Head Coach at UC Riverside. In this video, he shares his unique perspective on transitioning from one of the top assistant coaches in the country to running your own program as a head coach.. 

Prior to becoming a head coach, Coach David Patrick was know as one of the nation's ELITE assistant coaches! He has had successful coaching stops with some of the nation's best at TCU under Jamie Dixon, LSU with Johnny Jones, St. Mary's under Randy Bennett after receiving his start at Nicholls St. with JP Piper.

In addition to being a great tactician, Coach Patrick developed a tremendous reputation as one of the nation's best at evaluating talent. He has been responsible for numerous Top 5 recruiting classes at his various stops and also spent time with the Houston Rockets front office.

You won't find a more well-rounded young coach in the game than Coach David Patrick. Don't miss your chance to hear a fantastic message he shared with those in attendance at the Inaugural NextGen Coaches Event at the 2019 Final Four!

Coaching U and FastModel Sports were proud to host the Inaugural NextGen Coaches Event at the 2019 Final Four in Minneapolis. This event was created to help develop the next generation of elite basketball coaches by learning from some of the rising stars in the coaching profession as well as veteran coaches who shared their experiences with those in attendance.

Coach Richey just finished his second season as the Head Coach at Furman. This season he led the Paladins to their best start in school history (12-0) en route becoming ranked in the AP Poll for the first time in school history. Furman was ranked for 3 consecutive weeks. While reaching a #23 ranking, Furman took down some of the nation's elite including two teams that made last season's Final Four: Loyola-Chicago and defending national champion Villanova.

Prior to becoming a head coach, Richey was an Assistant Coach at Furman as well as Charleston Southern. You do not want to miss the chance to learn from one of the game's most promising young coaches in Bob Richey!

Ettore Messina is honestly one of the BEST TEACHERS in the world! He blows me away every time I see him present and teach on any subject. It is no secret why he is the trusted “right-hand man” to Gregg Popovich in San Antonio. Ettore shares some of he and Pop’s defensive concepts they use with the Spurs, some of the techniques he has acquired from international basketball and also some ideas/suggestions that I guarantee you have never saw before that will challenge your thinking. His ability to stimulate your thinking on every facet of the game is amazing… as always – a must-watch!

Joe is the BEST in the growing field of NBA player development. The president and founder of Impact Basketball has trained more NBA, College and International players over the last 20 years than any other company or trainer. In this video, Joe shares some of the latest and best ideas and teachings to help you improve as a coach. He also stresses the mental approach you will need as a coach/trainer, ideas to help you develop your yearly plan, importance of creativity and other techniques and fundamentals used by the best players in the world.

Chris Oliver is a curious and inquisitive coach by nature, his method of teaching is built around asking questions and the learning then takes place. “Every time I hear Chris speak he stimulates my thinking. His teaching style is highly innovative and like nothing that I’ve seen in my 45+ years of coaching. That’s why I’m thrilled to add Chris to our Faculty and be a leader in our “Coaching U On Campus” program. This is a no-brainer for any D1 Mens or Women’s program!” – Brendan Suhr

Coaching U and FastModel Sports were proud to host the Inaugural NextGen Coaches Event at the 2019 Final Four in Minneapolis. This event was created to help develop the next generation of elite basketball coaches by learning from some of the rising stars in the coaching profession as well as veteran coaches who shared their experiences with those in attendance.

In this 2 and a half hour video set you will learn from: 

David Patrick
Head Coach, UC Riverside Highlanders

Mike Boynton
Head Coach, Oklahoma State Cowboys

Donnie Jones
Head Coach, Stetson Hatters

Bob Richey
Head Coach, Furman Paladins

Cuonzo Martin
Head Coach, Missouri Tigers

Each interview is conducted by 2-Time NBA Champion Coach Brendan Suhr as he asks his guests about some of the key topics that can help coaches develop including: impacting the lives of your players, personal development plans, networking strategies, how to star in your role, ways to bring additional value to your staff, forming relationships, communication strategies, finding your identity as a coach, how to advance in the coaching profession, preparing for your next job and what to do when you get it, what to look for when hiring a staff, building a your program... and much more!

Whether you are an aspiring coach or a veteran, this video set has something for everyone at every level and is truly a must have for your coaching library!

The brilliant young Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers initially started his coaching career with an unheard of winning streak as he began by going 24-0 with the Golden State Warriors. The immediate success caused other teams to take note and ultimately opened the door for him to takeover one of the most famed franchises in NBA History. In this video, he talks about his overall coaching philosophy that he and Steve Kerr share, his thoughts on competition forming culture, the importance of preparation and much more. He also takes to the court to teach the Lakers Fast Break and Secondary Offense. Truly a rising star who is poised for a breakout season in LA!

The PGC Basketball president works with over 10,000 players each summer at the famed PGC Basketball clinics educating players of all ages how to think the game. In this video, Mano gives you an inside look to many of the tactics used by his PGC staff to help you create buy-in with your team, create standards, encourage communication and how to get the results we desire as coaches across the board. Mano’s presentation was incredible! Truly a must-see to help all coaches communicate better.

John Lucas of the Houston Rockets is the Master Player Development Coach in the NBA! This legend and friend of 40 years tells the truth about coaching, the role and responsibilities of a coach in one of the most honest talks ever directed by a coach. He also is joined by his son John Lucas III who is currently an Assistant Coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The two take you through a very comprehensive pick & roll drill and later share with you how the game as we know it continues to evolve. This Father-Son combination is one-of-a-kind presentation from two of the games best!

David Vanterpool is a rising star and will be an NBA Head Coach in the near future! David just left the Portland Trailblazers after 7 seasons to join Ryan Saunders with the Minnesota Timberwolves as Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. David’s presentation showed an outstanding 3-on-3 close-out drill, he also teaches a “random transition” 5-on-5 drill. These are excellent for you and your team. David’s presentation stressed the importance of developing relationships with your players. After watching this video, you’ll agree it’s no surprise why he is one of the hottest upcoming names in the NBA with a very bright future ahead.

Steve Clifford is one of the most respected coaches in the NBA and easily one of the BEST teachers in the GAME! Close your eyes and think about the best teacher you have ever had at any level… That’s Steve Clifford. The “Flash Game” can fit into any offensive philosophy or system you currently run. In this video he teaches several concepts that many have never seen before, he is hands down one of the best clinicians we have ever had at Coaching U.

Dallas Mavs Assistant Coach Larry Shyatt goes in depth on man-to-man defense, sharing his philosophies & how best to teach it for your team at any level!

Coaching U and FastModel Sports were proud to host the Inaugural NextGen Coaches Event at the 2019 Final Four in Minneapolis. This event was created to help develop the next generation of elite basketball coaches by learning from some of the rising stars in the coaching profession as well as veteran coaches who shared their experiences with those in attendance.

Coach Mike Boynton just finished his second season as the Head Coach at OSU. With six wins over ranked opponents in his first season, including a school-record four top-10 victories, it’s safe to say the foundation has been laid for Mike Boynton’s brand of basketball at Oklahoma State.

Built on the mantra, “Let’s Work,” the 2017-18 Cowboys tied the school record with 15 home wins, advanced to the third round of the NIT and posted six victories over Sweet 16 squads. In Boynton’s first season at the helm, OSU notched 21 wins and became the first team since 2001 to sweep a regular-season series with Kansas.

Prior to leading the Cowboys, he was thought of as one of the nation's top up-and-coming Assistant Coaches at Oklahoma State, Stephen F. Austin, South Carolina, Wofford, Coastal Carolina and Furman after finishing up a standout career as a player at South Carolina. 

Learn from one of the country's STAR young coaches as Coach Mike Boynton takes you through his daily mindset and approach he has developed along his journey to become a head coach who prides himself on running his program the right way!

As a young Head Coach who has coached both the Nigerian and Angolan National Teams you must have a high level of competency and credibility. Will Voigt has both and has led his teams to success while coaching at the highest level of international competition and the 2016 Olympics. Will took time out of preparing his Angolan team for the 2019 FIBA World Cup to come share some of his coaching philosophies and techniques with you. Will is an excellent teacher and great clinician, you won’t be disappointed!

One of the top NBA coaches over the last 20 years. Doc goes deep into a unique topic “Coaching and Crisis Management.” There aren’t guaranteed ways to handle some of the difficult situations you may face as a coach. Doc opens up and shares how he has guided his teams through crisis’ of all sizes. He is a great storyteller who teaches through telling about his actual experiences coaching the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers. This video is a MUST HAVE for your coaching Library!

This course is designed for coaches in any sport and is fully dedicated to the Art of Coaching.

In this course, you will get an inside look at the 45 years of experience Coach Brendan Suhr has in coaching as he shares his knowledge and expertise as it relates to anyone who wants to develop their skills as a coach including: Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Support Staff members at all levels.

This course contains 13 video lessons taught by Coach Brendan Suhr himself, interviews with thought leaders in various fields related to coaching as well as an accompanying workbook that will give you a fully immersive learning on-demand experience that is second to none.

Each lesson is filled with practical knowledge Coach Brendan Suhr has obtained over time as he has worked with Hall of Fame coaches Chuck Daly, Hubie Brown, Dick Vitale, Lenny Wilkins and Mike Krzyzewski while coaching some of the world's most historical teams including the Back-to-Back NBA Champion Detroit Pistons "Bad Boys" and the 1992 “Dream Team” who won the Gold Medal for the United States at the Barcelona Olympic Games who many experts believe to the best team of all time.

Also included are new learning segments unique to Coaching U which we refer to as "Timeouts" which are 1-on-1 interviews with thought leaders in various fields related to coaching such as:

Jon Gordon
6-Time New York Times Best-Selling Author & Keynote Speaker

Dr. Tim Elmore
World-Renowned Expert on Generation Y and Generation Z

Tom Flick
7-Year NFL Quarterback. Keynote Speaker on Leadership & Leading Change

Mano Watsa
Owner & President of PGC Basketball

& More to Come...

"I’ve heard Kevin speak over 25 times in the last 10 years as he shares his knowledge and teachings which he has learned during his NBA career with you to develop you the coach. In this video, you will get highlights from what Kevin shares with his guests at his Annual Elite Training Camp as well as many thoughts that are featured in his upcoming book “Why the Best are the Best.” Kevin offers great ideas for your career and coaching development in his very own bullet point delivery style." - Brendan Suhr

Fiz tells it like it is EVERY TIME! The new Head Coach of the New York Knicks offers great insights into how he is building his organization the way he wants in order to maximize the most of the opportunity. In this video, he stresses the importance of having a vision, how you accumulate information and form your philosophy as a coach, the impact the Miami Heat organization had on him as he gained knowledge from the great Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra as well as the importance of your message that you share with your team both publicly and privately. He also shares some insights into Coaching the famed “Big 3” in Miami en route to winning 2 NBA Championships!

Chris Oliver is a rising star in the coaching profession! The University of Windsor Head Coach has a unique ability to make you think as a coach which I find brilliant! I love the way he teaches players to make decisions and encourages you as a coach to incorporate decision making in ways you would have never thought possible. This unique style and ability to communicate is uncanny. The drills he uses aer the BEST I’ve seen on the subject in the last 25 years. For anyone who truly wants to get better as a coach, this video is a must-watch!

The UNANIMOUS choice for NBA Coach of the Year for leading the Toronto Raptors to the best record in the Eastern Conference with 59 wins DELIVERED IN A BIG WAY!!! In this video, Dwane spoke about the importance of player development in the offseason, some key defensive strategies and drills that he incorporates, some great ideas for implementing competition into your practices daily and how you should “BOUNCE BACK” from tough situations just as he did when being fired by the Toronto Raptors after such a great season and landing in Detroit ready to lead the Pistons back to the NBA Playoffs.

Ryan Saunders is the youngest Head Coach in the NBA, but he is mature beyond his years. Ryan’s got a great coaching pedigree, his leadership style and teaching ability is off the charts! In this session, he taught a “Family of Plays” from Chin, Open and Hawk sets with Counters, and then expanded by teaching Shot Values and Concepts. Ryan is a great young coach that the coaches in attendance and our staff were excited to learn from!

Sacramento Kings Assistant Coach Roy Rana is a dynamic teacher who brought incredible content in his first visit as a speaker at Coaching U. Roy relates his experiences coaching the Canadian National Team as well as coaching the “World Team” at the Nike Hoops Summit each year with the time challenges involved with each in preparing a team. Roy is a coaching star who enjoyed tremendous success at the University level while coaching Ryerson in Canada, he will do GREAT things as he begins his journey in the NBA with the Kings!

Ganon Baker is the premiere player development coach in the world! Ganon has taught the game to players in over 47 countries and 5 continents. The techniques and drills that he teaches the players in this video are innovative, fresh and completely new ideas. These are the same skill development techniques that he uses with NBA players like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. Ganon is an excellent teacher of the game and this video is a must watch!

Before recently taking over as the Head Coach of the Sydney Kings of the NBL, Will Weaver was one of the brightest young assistant coaches in the NBA. Will has been on the coaching staff’s of the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets where he worked with brilliant coaches on a daily basis. Will is also an assistant coach for the Australian Boomers (Australia’s Senior Men’s National Team) as well as the Head Coach of the Long Island Nets of the NBA’s G-League. In this video, Will teaches coaches both the defensive philosophy of switching as well as the offensive ideas providing solutions of how to score.

One of the most critical parts of a basketball game are the last 4 minutes, better know as CRUNCH TIME. In this video, Brendan breaks down several sets in great detail and shows you how to set-up and attack the defense throughout the game by disguising plays for use ONLY during Crunch Time. Brendan also shares many After Timeout plays (including a great SOB play for a quick score) for you to incorporate with your team as well as his go-to “2 Minute Offense” for you to use when trailing late in a game.

Ettore Messina is a future Hall of Famer and without question one of the 5 best coaches in the world today. Ettore is an extraordinary teacher of the game and a fabulous in-game coach. Truly a master of adjustments, Ettore is one of a few coaches that I know who can do an entire clinic on defending screens. Basically, the way Golden State plays. Ettore taught everything on how to defend pin downs; wing-post splits and his Q&A session is like another clinic in itself. As always, Ettore Messina is must-see!

Houston Rockets Head Coach Mike D’Antoni goes in depth about his offensive philosophy and shares what it takes to implement his 3 seconds or less offense into your program

Alabama-Huntsville Head Coach (now the Current Lipscomb Head Coach) Lennie Acuff talks about his unique offensive philosophy and goes in depth in how to implement space & pace offense into your program

Billy Donovan is one of the great offensive minds in all of basketball. In this video, he speaks about the importance of scoring quickly before the defense sets up and how to effectively read and attack pick & roll coverages. Billy shares some of the latest trends in the NBA, his thoughts on effective spacing and other superb concepts that will work at all levels.

Will Hardy is an Assistant Coach with the San Antonio Spurs who I’ve personally watched for years, he is an excellent teacher with great presence, poise, voice and demeanor. You will be blown away by his teaching style and confidence. He shares a great presentation on “Preparation” which is modeled after his own journey through the film room and background in player development that led to him earning the trust of Gregg Popovich to promote him to a “first row” Assistant Coach as well as naming Will to his coaching staff for the USA Basketball National Team this fall in China at the World Cup. In this video he tells you how the Spurs prepare in preseason training camp, during the year, and on gameday shootarounds. The key is to keep it simple and consistent. We can ALL learn from Will Hardy’s message he shares in this video!